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Clicking towards the digital dream

The ladies in Bangladesh are taking technology to the rural areas to cover issues from health to agriculture to religion.

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Reception for the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association members

A reception was held for the visiting 10-member Commonwealth Parliamentary Association at the High Commissioner's residence.

LATEST NEWS

3-day Closure of Visa Application Centres in Bangladesh

The visa application centres in Dhaka, Sylhet and Chittagong will be closed from 14 to 16 March inclusive.

A message for Commonwealth Day 2010 from Her Majesty The Queen, Head of the Commonwealth

Today’s societies are constantly seeking ways to improve their quality of life, and science and technology play a vital part in that search.

UK in Bangladesh - the official website for the British High Commission in Bangladesh

With funding from the UK’s Department for International Development, the laptop ladies are taking technology to the rural areas to cover issues from health to agriculture to religion

Clicking towards the digital dream

The ladies in Bangladesh are taking technology to the rural areas to cover issues from health to agriculture to religion.

Reception for the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association members

A reception was held for the visiting 10-member Commonwealth Parliamentary Association at the High Commissioner's residence.

UK in Bangladesh

The role of the British High Commission in Bangladesh is to promote UK interests in Bangladesh. The High Commission undertakes a variety of tasks which include issuing visas, helping distressed British nationals, supporting British companies, running projects, and working with the Bangladesh government on many issues of mutual interest such as migration, security, human rights, climate change, good governance and democracy.

Stay connected on Facebook!

The logo of Social Networking website, 'Facebook'. © (Leon Neal/AFP/Getty Images)

The British High Commission, Dhaka has recently launched its page on Facebook, focusing on the co-operation between UK Government and Bangladesh for tackling the effects of climate change.

Become a fan and stay connected

Travel advice

Chris Wood of England is congratulated by team mates, after bowling Saikat Ali of Bangladesh during the Friends Provident One Day International match between England U19 and Bangladesh U19 on July 18, 2009 in Leicester, England. © (Getty Images)

We are eagerly looking forward to the upcoming England tour and to welcoming the England fans to Bangladesh.

Travel advice for cricket fans

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Between the afternoon of 11th March until 17th March there may be some disruption to BHC services whilst our IT systems are being upgraded. Thank you for your patience during this time.

LATEST NEWS

3-day Closure of Visa Application Centres in Bangladesh
10 March 2010
The visa application centres in Dhaka, Sylhet and Chittagong will be closed from 14 to 16 March inclusive.

A message for Commonwealth Day 2010 from Her Majesty The Queen, Head of the Commonwealth
8 March 2010
Today’s societies are constantly seeking ways to improve their quality of life, and science and technology play a vital part in that search.

map of Bangladesh Dhaka  Sylhet

Contact us

Here you will find our High Commission contact details in Dhaka
British High Commission
United Nations Road
Baridhara
P O Box 6079
Dhaka 1212

Dhaka

Telephone: + (88) (02) 882 2705-9 (Switch Board)
Fax:+ (88) (02) 882 3666- Immigration Section
+ (88) (02) 882 3437 - Chancery/Management
+ (880) (02) 988 2819, 882 3437, 881 6135-Consular, Dhaka

Consular Hours:

Sun-Thurs:  08:30 – 13:30 (Local) 02:30 – 07:30 (GMT)

For telephone enquiries

Sun-Wed: 08:00-15:15 (Local)  02:00-09:15 (GMT)
               
Thurs:  08:00-14:00 (Local)   02:00-08:00 (GMT) 

 

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